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Brain Foods?

Surely we need to remember a lot of things to prepare ourselves eh? Today I will be sharing with you a list of brain foods that could help increase your brain capacity and letting you grasp more for your exams! These foods can also be applied on working adults, older people.. basically anyone! Haha. As you can see at the image above, those are only some of the super brain foods. Will be sharing a little bit more of them.

Wholegrains
The brain is like all other bodily organs and relies on a steady flow of
energy to perform at its best. Our concentration skills are linked to
the brain’s supply of glucose. Whole grains with a low GI (glycaemic
index) are a healthy brain food as they slowly and steadily release
glucose into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally
alert throughout the day. Other carbohydrates are a more unstable
source of glucose – white rice and pasta will cause energy levels to
peak and then crash, leaving your brain feeling weak and exhausted. Opt for 'brown' cereals, wheatbran, granary
bread and brown pasta.

Brocolli
This mean green is definitely one of those bad boys. An all-rounder I mean. Haha. Broccoli is a source of two crucial nutrients that help improve brain
function. Vitamin K helps to strengthen cognitive abilities while
Choline has been found to improve memory – people who eat plenty of
broccoli perform better on memory tests. Broccoli also includes a
sizeable serving of folic acid, which can help ward off Alzheimer’s
disease. Studies suggest that a lack of folic acid could lead to
depression, so eating plenty of broccoli could also keep you happy.

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Olive Oil
It's one of those alternative oils for people who are counting calories and wanting to lose weight. Adding in the reason why you should choose taking up this oil: It's an excellent source of polyphenols - a type of powerful antioxidant that can help prevent and even reverse age- and disease- related memory problems. Extra virgin olive oil improves learning and memory, and other studies have shown that swapping saturated fats for mono- and polyunsaturated fats (found in olive oil; also read that these are included in olive oil via My Fitness Pal haha) is also associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer's.

Eggs
Those bright, round yolks are rich in choline, a B vitamin-like
nutrient. When you eat eggs, your brain uses choline to make
acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that may be important for maintaining
memory and communication among brain cells. Boston University
researchers tracked the eating habits of nearly 1,400 healthy adults for
10 years and found that choline intake correlated positively with
better performance on certain types of memory tests.